Engineering Management Program Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to apply?
The Engineering Management Program application deadlines can be found here. Visit the Graduate School Apply Now page to apply.
What undergraduate majors are eligible for the Engineering Management degree?
We admit students with engineering undergraduate degrees with the standard mathematics, physics, and mechanics backgrounds. We will also accept Computer Science, Physics, or Information Science students who have a mathematical and statistical background (i.e., ~4 semesters of detailed Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Prob/Stats, and highly quantitative electives).
What are the specialization areas?
Each student’s program must include at least 9-credits worth of electives selected to provide a track area of specialization. We have put together seven track areas of specialization + a “build your own track” below tied to common career paths of Engineering Management degree graduates.
- “Build your own” track
- Consulting
- Analytics
- Product Management and Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Leadership
- Computer Science
- Real Estate and Construction Management
- Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Any 5000 or 6000-level College of Engineering non-seminar technical 3 credits or higher course is acceptable. You are also welcome to mix and match courses from different headings or choose courses aligned with your own interests to best serve your professional goals.
What is the tuition?
The current semester tuition rate for M.Eng. students is $31,228. You can find the full listing of the tuition costs here.
Is any financial aid offered?
We encourage you to explore these financial aid resources:
- College of Engineering merit based fellowships, partial tuition scholarships, and teaching assistantships. You can find a listing for these fellowships, scholarships, and teaching assistantships here.
- College of Engineering Special Awards, including the Lester B. Knight Scholarship of $40,000, available to highly qualified students who intend to pursue both an M.Eng. and and M.B.A. at Cornell University.
- External fellowships awarded by corporations, the government, and professional societies. Please see the searchable database maintained by the Cornell University Graduate School.
- Federally funded loans available to Cornell graduate students through the Graduate School.
- Loans for international students.
Do you need work experience?
No, you don’t need work experience to apply to the Cornell Master of Engineering Management program.
What is the job placement rate?
94% of students have a full-time opportunity within three months of graduation.
Where is the degree awarded from?
You will receive a degree from Cornell University College of Engineering.
Is a writing Sample Required?
No, a writing sample is not required.
Do I need to take TOEFL?
Visit the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Requirement page for details.
How long are GRE scores valid?
GRE scores are not required or considered.
What are the institutional and departmental codes for TOEFL?
- Institutional code: 2098 (this must be included but department codes are optional)
- Departmental code for TOEFL: 65
How much is the application fee?
The application fee is $105.
What is the average age of students in the MEM program?
The average age of students in the MEM program is 23-25.
Are you considered a STEM program?
Yes, we are.
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